Naruto Fanfiction
The story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja seeking recognition and dreaming of becoming the Hokage.
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What is Naruto fanfiction?
Naruto fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Naruto universe. With over 420,000 works on Archive of Our Own, Naruto is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, Kakashi Hatake, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular Naruto Fanfics
These are the highest-rated Naruto stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
Hot Under the...
by Yemi Hikari (Yemi_Hikari)
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Chasing the Stars
by SheepiBoPeepi
For Sakura, the future was a luxury never allowed and peace was a finite resource. Forced back to Konoha and into Anbu, she must confront the echoes of the girl she was while facing down the monsters of the present. But the most dangerous battle lies within: to build a future, she must first believe
Playing VR and Becoming a Naruto Summoning Beast
by Austin_Chiu
A normal guy just wanted to play a VR game based on Inuyasha—but somehow ended up being summoned into the world of Naruto? A story once filled with regret...Could his unexpected arrival finally bring it to a complete ending?
like a needle in a haystack
by berettas
A scroll rolls towards her from deep in the woods and hits her ankles. She picks it up tentatively, unrolling it gently as though it will explode at any moment. Because it might, she thinks wryly. You have been selected to serve in the Special Assasination and Tactical Squad. Please report to the fo
The Things We Do for Love
by mynejitenheart
Naruto and the group move forward to their second year of high school. The story focuses on Neji and Tenten's relationship, but it was strained because of Naomi, Neji's ex-girlfriend. It explores how far people will go to protect what they want—and what happens when love turns dangerous.
Popular Naruto Ships
SasuNaru
Sasuke Uchiha/Naruto Uzumaki
The rivalry and bond between Naruto and Sasuke that spans the entire series.
180,000 works →
KakaIru
Hatake Kakashi/Umino Iruka
The laid-back elite jonin Kakashi and the dedicated academy teacher Iruka, both shaped by loss but finding comfort in each other.
45,000 works →
NaruSasu
Naruto Uzumaki/Sasuke Uchiha
The complex relationship between Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha, rivals and best friends whose bond spans their entire journey from genin to the Fourth Great Ninja War.
85,000 works →
SasuSaku
Sasuke Uchiha/Sakura Haruno
The relationship between Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno, from her initial crush to their eventual marriage, spanning years of separation and growth.
45,000 works →
NaruHina
Naruto Uzumaki/Hinata Hyuga
The sweet romance between Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuga, who admired him from afar before they eventually married and started a family.
40,000 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Naruto fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 420,000 Naruto fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best Naruto ships?
Popular Naruto pairings include SasuNaru, KakaIru, NaruSasu. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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